Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South Elementary School Of Communications ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Martinsville, IN school district, encompassing approximately 200.2 square miles. Families typically live within a 15-20 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 8.9 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 12.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Elementary School Of Communications's student population of 302 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
Campus Size
30 acres
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
South Elementary School Of Communications ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Elementary School Of Communications is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1140 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dolphins
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Elementary School Of Communications's ranking?
South Elementary School Of Communications is ranked #1140 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Elementary School Of Communications often compared to?
South Elementary School Of Communicationsis often viewed alongside schools like Poston Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend South Elementary School Of Communications?
302 students attend South Elementary School Of Communications.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of South Elementary School Of Communications students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Elementary School Of Communications?
South Elementary School Of Communications has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Elementary School Of Communications offer ?
South Elementary School Of Communications offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Elementary School Of Communications part of?
South Elementary School Of Communications is part of MSD Martinsville Schools.
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